GREENSBORO DAILY WORKMAN.
Yoi: IX,—No. 7 7-
GEEENSBORO. N. i\, THURSDAY AFTERNOON, AUGUST 27, 1891.
Price $3.00 Per Year
SPECIAL ITEMS.
Glass Fruit Jars.—Large stock at
low prices. Houston & Bro.
I used Simmons Liver Regulator
for indigestion with immediate relief.
—O. G. Sparks, ex Mayor, Macon,
Ga.
Another Lot of of those “ Eagle ”
brand pig hams just opened. All sizes
7 to lolbs. at Scott & Go’s
MELONS! melons ! — From
Georgia, 15c to 25c. Send along your
orders to J. W. SCOTT & CO.
FOR SALE—A good fresh milch
cow. Apply to
T. F. McCulloch,
jp tf Pleasant Garden, N. C.
IVORY SOAP! IVORY soap ! !—
The genuine article'made by Proctor
& Gamble, just received bv
J. W. SCOTT & CO.
Don’t Forget we are “ Head
quarters ” for Buist’s reliable _ turnip
seed. The season for sowing will soon
be here. J. W. Scott & Co.
DO YOU PLAY LAWN TENNIS ?
THEN YOU CAN FIND
PRETTY BLUE
OR WHITE
TENNIS
CAPS
AT
104 South Elm St.
HEADQUARTERS
CHINA, CEOCKERA AND GLASSWARE
THE CITY IN GLOOM.
Death of Mr. W. M. Houston.
General sorrow overspreads this
community today in consequence of
a fearful railroad wreck,which occurred
last night to the regular passenger
train going west on the Western N'
C. Railroad.
Rumors reached the city thismorn-
ing through passengers going east, who
could only say that there had been a
fearful wreck of the west bound train
three miles east of Statesville
where the entire train had gone down
through a high trestle Subsequently
two telegrams were shown, one from
Messrs. F. O. Sherrill & Co., and one
from Mr. N. B. Mills at Statesville,
both of which reported the death of
our esteemed fellow citizen, Mr. W.
M. Houston. Rumors were also to
the effect that the engineer of tliffi
train and some 30 or 40 others were
killed. How sad this is we need not
attempt to describe. But if to the
general public this calamity be so
heavy—also, how heavy to those who
have lost their dearest earthly friend.
We can say no more here, and leave
to a later hour the additional
particulars, which will come in fiom
the scene of the wreck.
The body of Mr. Houston is
expected to night at 10:47.
Col. Andrews and auditor Sanderlin
are said to have been in the wreck.
J. E. Smith, son of Tim Smith, was
among the killed.
IN MEMOij.IAM.
ABOUT FOLKS YOU KNOW.
—for
CHINA,
CROCKERY
AND
. GLASSWARE.
Just received a very large stock
Fine Lamps,
'Opposite Benbow Hall, South Elm St.,
“Greensboro, N. C. m6-im
Small Farms.
A Workman reporter called recently
on a friend living in the county some
distance from Greensboro on a place
which he settled only a few yearss ince
He had built him a good- house in a
grove, and had a few acres of ground
around him. Previously he had owned
and operated quite a large farm His
experience with the few acres had
been almost a surprise, and led him to
believe that he could support a con
siderable family on three or four acres
of good land well cultivated.
Two acres of land in corn will feed
1 horse and bread a considerable
amily. Two acres in wheat will bread
a considerable family and leave seed
for the next crop. Two acres in clover
or grass will make plenty of provender
for a horse and a cow. One acre will
be sufficient for a garden, besides room
for peas, turnips and potatoes. And
this farm of five acres can be kept in
good condition by applying to it the
fertilizers made from pigs, fowls, horse
and cow, under ordinarily skilFnl
management. Extra management
would give a surplus for profit.
When this five acre farm should
become thoroughly rich, it would be
good policy to add to the area, if
convenient, for there would be no
additional expense for a horse, one of
the chief items in the original outfit.
How strange that there are so few
small farms, but so many small farmers
on big farms.
Ohanged Hands.
The Asheboro Courier has changed
hands and changed form. It is now
a 4 page 24 column paper, and is full
of excellent matter, editorial, con
tributed and selected. With such a
high -standard maintained its
circulation will increase and the
community will be benefited. Messrs.
Wiley Rush, and W. C. Hammer are
the editors and Mr. C. C. McAllister,
Business Manager. A great deal too
cheap at a dollar. We congratulate
4sheboro and the parties who run the
paper. May they give the Courier
enlarged prosperty.
The following obituary appeared
some days ago in an imperfect form
^.nd in consequently repeated here :
The memory of the virtues, loves,
helpfulness, and happiness that de
parted loved ones gave us in life, is a
precious legacy to those left behind,
and should ever live in our hearts as an
inspiration to emulation.
Mrs. Hannah M. Swaim, mother of
W. O. Swaim, of Altamhaw, Alamance
county, and John A. Swaim, of
Greensboro, was born the 22nd of
June, 1820, and died at her home,
near Altamahaw, the 14 of August,
1891, in the 72 year of her life.
She was well as usual, so far as
known, up to the very minute of her
death. She ate her dinner about 12
m., and after attending to other
household matters, she had seated
herself to do some needle work, when
at about 2 p. m., she suddenly fell from
her chair and scarcely breathed again.
Truly, “ in the midst of life, we are in
death. ” She had often expressed the
desire to die suddenly without sickness,
or pain. Truly in this respect her
prayer was answered, since she
scarcely suffered at all, at the end of
life.
She was left a widow about
eighteen years ago, with the care of
four children, but being deeply con-
clous of her responsible position,
added to an unusual degree ofindustrv
and womanly discretion, she was weli
fitted to meet the demands upon her.
Her leading purpose in life seems to
liave been to tiaiu ' her children, in
virtue, truth and honesty, aud in this
purpose and effort, where so many so
sadly fail, eminent success seems to
have crowned her efforts, so that her
children can and do praise her, and
call her “ blessed. ”
She had never made a public pro.
fession of religion, nor connected her
self with the church, but she knew of
the saving power and love of Jesus and
it is believed trusted in him. She was
conscientious and faithful, and many
were her deeds of kindness. So her
children have the consoling, comfort
ing hope that Mother is at rest in
heaven. Let it be our purpose and
work in life to meet her there.
She had three, children living at
home with her at the time of her
death. We laid her to rest, beside
her husband, at Gilham’s (Primitive
Baptist) church, using our impressive
burial service, in the presence of
a large company of sympathizing
friends. I suppose she had not spent
a night away from her home in the
last ten years. Sad indeed it was to
follow her to the grave, but sadder
still going back home, and mother not
there. Yes, you miss her, but Jesus
is a friend that sticketh closer than a
brother. When mother is gone He is
near, and will never leave nor forsake
us, if we trust him.
Her children desire to express their
grateful thanks to kind neighbors, and
friends for their sympathy and help in
this hour of sad bereavement. May
we all meet in heaven.
Aug. 17, ’91. A. Friend.
Col. W. F. Henderson, of Lexing
ton, was here this morning from a
visit to Mt, Airy.
Mr. M. Patterson passed on to
Atlanta this morning from a visit to
the White Sulphur Springs, Va.
Ellison Gilmer and J. S. Michaux
went to Durham this morning to be
present at the marriage of Mr. Will
Halliburton tonight.
Mrs. F. M. Totten, who has been on
a visit of some days to friends a Ker-
versville, took the train here this
morning for her home m Missouri.
Mr. W. H. Branson returned to his
home at Durham this morning^
accompanied by Capt. J M. Odell,
who came down from Concord.
Mr. G. H. McKinney of this city
has returned from his visit of recrea
tion at Mt. Airy and Piedmont
Springs, somewhat the better for the
trip,
Mr. J. H. Minis, of High Point,
went up to Salem this morning to
place his daughter in the Academy.
Quite a number of young ladies were
on for the same destination.
Mr.J.M.Robertson, a brother of Mr.
A. T. Robertson of this city, with his
wife, went up to his home at Winston
this morning from Clinton and Caroli-
nia Beach, much reffeshed by the trip.
Rev H. W. Leslie, of Littleton
who has been assisting Rev. J. R
Ball in revival meetings at Liberty
Grove, Mt. Pleasant and Moriah, on
the Greensboro Circuit, went east this
morning. These /neetings resulted in
SPECIAL NOTICES.
AT COST! AT COST!!
29 Boys Suits to be closed out »t
cost. Pitts & Love.
Coughs and colds kept off by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator to regulate
the system.
Drury Howell will continue to hat e
fresh fish at his stall in the market.
f2s4f.
Painting the town red means head
ache in the morning. Simmons Liver
Regulator prevents it.
Melons ! Melons!!—Send us your
orders for car load lots or less quaniity.
Houston & Bro.
Pure Gum rings for fruit jars, much
better than the cheap composition
rings and cost very little more, at
Scott & C,»«.
Breakfast bacon put up in parch
ment paper, weighing from 2 to 4 lbs.
each. This is something extra nice—
at Scott’s.
Try a pair of Redpath Bros. $3.00
Shoes (for gents ) waranted to give
satisfaction or money refunded. For
sale by Pitts & Love.
aug. II iw.
Something New in Umbrellas.—
New design of steel rod umbrellas at
Cartland’s. Call and get one. They
ve the newest thing out and are
liirab e. j a i It.
A Conundrum—How can anything
SALTY be fresh ? We answer try our
“ Salted cream wafers ” and you will
find them both fresh and palatable, at
J. W. Scott & Go’s.
37 professions and 36 additions to the
church, ana the meeting at Moriah
still in progress.
LOCAL ITEMS.
Plan to hear Blind Tom next Mon
day night at Benbow Hall. General
admissisn 75 cents. Tickets on sale
at the Book Store. Gallery 50c , and
children under rz, 25 cents.
It was a mistake of The Workman
Tuesday in stating that Mrs. Sleight
and her family would return to
Washington county It was only her
sisters who were here on a visit, and
her nephew Mr. Howell.
The contest at Durham yesterday
resulted in a victory for Newbern for
fast steaming—prize of $50, and for
Greensboro for distance in throwing
water—prize of $25. This will do
for Greensboro. Our firemen are
worthy and deserving of honor.
Notice to K. of P.
You are ordered to meet at your
Castle Hall tonight at 8:30 in regard
to the death of Bro. Knight, W.
Houston.
M. L. Stewart, V. C.
M.
Gone Up to Statesville,
Freight train No. 41 left the Station
here at about 1 o’clock, p. m., today,
having on board Messrs. J. H. Hams,
J. J. Phoenix, and A. B. Saunders,
who went up to the scene of the
disaster near Statesville, which place
they will probably reach by 6:15, this
evening, and there will come, it may
be supposed, reliable news by tele
graph to parties here.
Candy for everybody ! — Gandy at
10 cents. Candy at 15 cents. Candy at
20 cents. Candy 25 cents. Candy at
40 cents. Candy every day in the
year and all the } ear round at
Scott & Co’s.
Don’t send those children to school
without a handkerchief, or go without
yourself, when Raymond & Powell will
sell one on Thursday, Friday, or
Saturday for i cent, a real good one at
4 cents, 8 cents, 10 cents and so on
up to the finest.
Light Summer coats, men’s and
boys’ sizes, 33, 37 and 44 cents, coats
and vests 50, 60 and 82 cents. White
and Fancy Linen Vests, 55, 82 and
97 cents, and our entire line of iden’s
and Boys’ suits at cost. Brown’s One
Price House.
1,200 Handkerchiefs will be offered
at Raymond & Powells, at a reduction
of 25 to 40 per cent on Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday, August' 27 th,
28th and 29th. Prices will range
from I cent each to as fine styles as
the trade demands.
Candy ! Candy !! — Three show
cases full of candies. No. i contains
only Royster’s make, 40c. lb.. No. x
contains a splendid assortment, 250.
lb., No. 3 contains a nice mixture of
French and plain candy at loc. Ih-,
which is going like hot cakes at
J. W. Scott & Co’s.
Change of tiusiness.
The excessively rainy ' weather is
suggestive. In consequence of the
frequent and heavy rains, growing in
frequency and in volume, a man who
is engaged m the business of a
clothier might have an eye to keeping
an extra supply of gum overcoats and
gum boots, while the builder of houses
might turn his hand to building canoes
and barges as a means of ploughing
the threatened flood of waters. Let
us, however, not be impatient, but
trust that Providence will in due time
give us sunshine in the place ,0
overmuch water.
l2AjJ>i.KS
Needing atonic, or children ■who want build-
‘ ing up, should take
BROWN’S IRON BITTERS.
It is pleasant to take, cures Malaria, Indi*
gestion, Biliousness and Liver Complaints.
If you are going to need any cloth
ing soon it will pay you to buy it now
while S S. Brown & Co. are selling
out at cost. They have a first class
stock of suits and pants in both sum
mer and winter weights, and the entire
line, including also boys and childrens
suits is being sold out at cost.
BROWN’S IRON BITTERS
Cures Dyspepsia^ In
digestion & Debility.
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Keep a KODAK with you—to re
lieve hour headache or neuralgia when
at home at your place of business or
traveling—Harmless and pleasant to
take —10 and 25c envelopes - Sold anij
prepared by
RICHARDSON & FARISS,
successors to W. C. Porter, Prescrip*
tion Druggis s. .Also sold cn all
trains.